Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists Salary in Massachusetts

Zoologists and wildlife biologists in Massachusetts earn the most in Worcester (average $93,320 a year) and the least in Boston ($82,690), across the 2 Massachusetts metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the zoologists and wildlife biologists average at $90,780 and the median at $84,350 for 470 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $83,020.

Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists average salary by city in Massachusetts

Worcester$93,320
Boston$82,690

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Worcester	$93,320	$93,930	$82,510	$70,135	103
Boston	$82,690	$75,190	$62,230	$63,188	108

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary in other states

Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary by city and state

More about pay in Massachusetts

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-1023.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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